New Delhi, May 19 : Union
Home Minister ShriRajnath Singh will be the chief guest of 14th BSF
Investiture Ceremony to be held tomorrow on 20th May 2016 at Plenary
Hall,VigyanBhawan, New Delhi.
Hon’ble Home Minister will be presenting medals to BSF brave hearts and will
also deliver the Key Note Address on the topic of ‘Border Management in
changing scenario’. The Investiture Ceremony of BSF is celebrated in the
memory of the first Director General and founding father of BSF.
2. This is the Centenary of Rustamji, a celebrated Indian
Police officer and first Director General of BSF, when the force was created in
1965.“Rustamji has a special place in the hearts of all Bordermen and it is a
matter of immense pride that this year we are celebrating his 100th birth
anniversary. Rustamji’s contribution in the making of the BSF was monumental,
and thanks to his tiring efforts and robust vision, we stand tall today as a
highly professional and proficient force,” said Shri KK Sharma, Director
General, BSF.
3. With a strength of 2.5 lakh personnel manning its 186
battalions, BSF is world’s largest border guarding force. The BSF plays a
sterling role in guarding the border as India’s first line of defense.
Additionally, it has been successfully undertaking many tasks including
internal security, international peace keeping, and border management. The Air
Wing, Water Wing and Artillery Wing, considered among the finest in the world,
provide good support to the Force.
4. BSF has been organizing the Investiture Ceremony on birthday
of Rustamji since 2003. This year 19 medals are being awarded to BSF officials
under Police Medal for Gallantry and Police Medal for Meritorious
Services.
5. The
Government of India honoured the gallant officers and men of BSF with medals
for gallantry in recognition of their acts of valour and sacrifices in the
service of the nation. The list of gallantry Medals received by Gallant Officer
and Men of BSF till date from 1965,is mentioned below:-
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a)
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Padma Vibhushan
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– 01
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b)
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Padma Bhushan
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– 02
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c)
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ParamVishistSeva Medal
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– 01
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d)
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Mahavir Chakra
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– 01
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e)
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Kirti Chakra
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– 04
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f)
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Padma Shri
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– 07
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g)
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AtiVishistSeva Medal
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– 01
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h)
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Vir Chakra
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– 11
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j)
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Shaurya Chakra
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– 13
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k)
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Presidents Police Medal for Gallantry
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– 232
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l)
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SenaPadak
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– 56
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m)
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VishistSeva Medal
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– 12
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n)
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Police Medal for Gallantry
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– 881
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o)
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UttamJeewanRakshaPadak
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– 01
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p)
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ParakramPadak
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– 456
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q)
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President Police Medal for distinguished service
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– 285
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r)
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Police Medal for Meritorious Service
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– 2687
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s)
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JeewanRakshaPadak
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– 04
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t)
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Prime Minister Medal for Life saving
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– 45
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